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B.C. offers rights advisers for mentally ill patients who are involuntarily detained

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has introduced legislation that would allow people to get independent advice about their rights after they've been involuntarily detained for treatment of a severe mental health disorder.

Apr 28, 2022 5:52 PM Read more >

RCMP homicide probe follows apparent shooting near Maple Ridge in Metro Vancouver

MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — Mounties in Metro Vancouver say homicide investigators have been called after a man died from apparent gunshot wounds.

Apr 28, 2022 4:57 PM Read more >

Special legislature committee recommends B.C. move to a provincial police force

VICTORIA — A committee appointed to reform British Columbia's Police Act recommends moving to a provincial police service to achieve a new vision of policing and community safety.

Apr 28, 2022 4:35 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Contaminated diesel sold in Prince George between April 5 and April 11, Tidewater says

Mechanical problem at the Prince George Refinery resulted in delivery of "diesel fuel that did not meet required specifications" Tidewater statement says

Apr 28, 2022 4:03 PM Read more >

B.C. judge commits one man for extradition to face U.S. drug trial, discharges another

Pair was indicted in 2019 for alleged conspiracy in connection with international drug scheme

Apr 28, 2022 3:51 PM Read more >

Even in recession, lumber demand expected to be high

Despite rising interest, mortgage rates, new housing starts expected to remain strong in U.S.

Apr 28, 2022 2:41 PM Read more >

More charges in killing of Richmond underground banker

Second person faces charges in connection with 2020 murder of Jian Jun Zhu

Apr 28, 2022 1:51 PM Read more >

B.C. announces $19 million in funding to Forests Ministry to fight climate change

VANCOUVER — Both sides on the issue of old-growth logging in British Columbia are so polarized they "can't see the forest for the trees," Forests Minister Katrine Conroy said Thursday.

Apr 28, 2022 1:28 PM Read more >

Photos: Least weasel scurries through Squamish Estuary

Least weasels are the smallest carnivorous predator in the world.

Apr 28, 2022 1:06 PM Read more >

Celebration of Light reveals 2022's competing countries

What's summer in Vancouver without fireworks?🎆✨

Apr 28, 2022 11:59 AM Read more >